The Balsa Bandits - Sunybrook State Park — RC Flying Field Weather
Live conditions for this AMA model airfield in Torrington, CT, decoded from the nearest reporting station KBDL, 20.3 nm away — wind, gusts, visibility, and an RC flyability read before you drive to the field.
The club describes a grass flying surface. The site is an FAA-Recognized Identification Area (FRIA), where eligible members can fly without Remote ID broadcast equipment. 12 other AMA fields sit within 50 miles.
Good flying weather
A manageable breeze for most sport models and trainers; very light foamies may get pushed around.
Based on KBDL, 20.3 nm away — measured at the airport, not the field.
⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions — assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules.
Runway winds & crosswind
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Extended forecast
The next 3days from the National Weather Service forecast for this field's location — conditions, temperature, wind, and rain chance.
| Day | Conditions | Hi / Lo °F | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers And Thunderstorms | 71° / 58° | E 7 kt | 95% |
| Thu | Showers And Thunderstorms | 70° / 57° | N 8 kt | 77% |
| Fri | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 78° / 60° | N 5 kt | 18% |
Forecast from the US National Weather Service for this field's location. Temperatures in °F. Not for operational use.
Field information
As published by the club via the AMA Club Finder.
- Address
- 1141 Newfield Road, Torrington, CT, 06790
- Activities permitted
- 3-D, Control Line, Ducted Fan, Electric, Fixed Wing, Free Flight, Fuel/Gas, Giant Scale, Helicopters, Park Flyers, Pattern, Radio Control, Soaring
- Field features
- Grass runways, Grass Pit Area, Covered Shelter, First Aid Kit, Gated Entrance, Safety Fences, Setup Tables, Spectator Area, Startup Stands, Windsock Poles, Windsocks
- Club website
- www.facebook.com/balsabandits/ ↗
Full-scale airports within 30 nm
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These airports operate around The Balsa Bandits - Sunybrook State Park. Stay at or below your field's agreed altitude, keep a spotter when traffic is around, and follow FAA sUAS rules and AMA safety programming.
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No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBDL, 20.3 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,700 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,700 ft.
METAR KBDL 290451Z 13008KT 10SM BKN017 BKN060 BKN120 22/19 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP040 T02220194 402670200 $
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Field aerial
2600 ft across · north up
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Field facts
From the FAA/AMA flying-fields publication, shown as published.
- AMA charter
- 904
- AMA district
- District 1
- FRIA
- FAA-Recognized Identification Area
- City
- Torrington
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06790
- Coordinates
- 41.8414, -73.1239
- Nearest weather station
- KBDL · 20.3 nm
- Nearest airport
- 08CT · 3.6 nm
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Runway data
- Requires aerial-imagery review
The FAA fixed-site agreement altitude is an agreement value from the FAA/AMA publication — it is not an airspace clearance. Confirm current operating rules with the club and the AMA.
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⚠️ Weather shown is from the nearest full-scale reporting station, not measured at the field. Not for flight decisions — assess wind and sky conditions on site and follow the AMA Safety Code and your club's field rules. Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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